Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon Brings In Millions
AP
Published: September 7, 2009
Published: September 7, 2009
Officials say the funds will allow the Muscular Dystrophy Association to continue funding worldwide research to find treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy and related diseases. Lewis, the Tucson-based MDA’s national chairman, thanked the American people for their generosity Monday. He says that even though the total was down from last year’s record $65 million, it was an amazing accomplishment considering the state of the nation’s economy. The 44th annual telethon originated for the fourth consecutive year from the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas.
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